May 11 2012
We’ll cover California’s on-going Water Wars with the Metropolitan Water District’s multi-billion dollar pipeline plan to drain the Sacramento River for Southern California’s water needs. And, local activist Carlos Montes will join us a day ahead of his case going to trial to explain why he thinks he’s the target of an FBI frameup. And, what’s behind JP Morgan Chase’s recent $2 billion loss on risky bets? …
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May 10 2012
We’ll take a look at the private prison industry with the Southern Poverty Law Center. And, Green Party congressional candidate Mike Powelson joins us in studio to discuss his major party rivals and his own platform. Plus, a special report from a homeowner protest outside actor George Clooney’s fundraiser from Obama. And this week’s Rethink Reviews. …
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May 09 2012
We’ll revisit the case of Kelly Thomas, the Fullerton homeless man who died after being beaten by police officers. And, a beloved continuing education school in LA faces closure. Plus, Evangeline: The Queen of Make Believe – a new play opens locally, featuring the music of Los Lobos – we’ll be joined by the play’s writers and directors. …
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May 03 2012
We’ll examine the murder-suicide case of JT Ready in Arizona. And, an update on the Rupert Murdoch case in Britain, sparked by the phone hacking scandal. Plus, actor and musician Jack Black joins us in studio to discuss the legacy of his father-in-law Charlie Hayden, as well as his own musical career, and his latest film, Bernie. And this week’s Rethink Reviews. …
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May 02 2012
US labor joins with a group of Mexican lawyers in bringing suit against Alabama’s harsh immigration law, claiming it violates a NAFTA provision. And, we’ll hear part two of our Los Angeles May Day report. Plus, the story of Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng and US-China tensions. …
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May 01 2012
Uprising presents an hour-special reportback from the May 1st General Strike in the Los Angeles area! …
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Apr 30 2012
Tune into KPFK on May Day for a day of special programming. From 7 to 9 am, you’ll hear from people around Southern California who are planning to shut down parts of the city as part of the May 1st General Strike. Hosts Hamid Khan and Sonali Kolhatkar, will also take your calls so that you can share with us your reasons for participating in the May 1st General strike. That’s May Day 2012 from …
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Apr 27 2012
We’ll examine the mass pushback European governments are facing from their constituencies, with a focus on Greek and French elections. And, a special report from outside the San Marino home of Well Fargo CFO Tim Sloan as a local home owner facing foreclosure was arrested while confronting him. Plus, LA’s Adult Ed program faces dismantling – we’ll speak with a local ESL teacher. …
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Apr 26 2012
We’ll spend the hour examining the 1992 Uprising in Los Angeles as we approach its 20th Anniversary. An exclusive retrospective from the Pacifica Radio Archives is followed by a conversation with Monty X, one man who was in the thick of the civil unrest in South Los Angeles. Finally, we’ll be joined by a roundtable of guests who were personally affected, sharing their stories and examining the legacy of the ‘92 uprising: what has changed, …
Former Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis Is Coming To Los Angeles!
Come and hear Varoufakis speak in person on Saturday April 23rd in Pasadena, California, at his ONLY Los Angeles-area event!
WHEN: Saturday April 23rd, Reception at 12 noon, Event at 1 pm
WHERE: Neighborhood Unitarian Universalist Church, 301 N. Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91103
Yanis Varoufakis of the Syriza Party took the European political establishment by storm a year ago when he was appointed Finance Minister of Greece by Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras. Varoufakis is an ……
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